Are Teachers Unions To Blame For Failing Schools?
Open to Debate23 Maalis 2010

Are Teachers Unions To Blame For Failing Schools?

In the quest to remake America's public schools, teachers unions have frequently been blasted as an obstacle to improvement. But do unions really deserve more of the blame than shrinking budgets and other problems? A group of experts takes on that question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#153 - Is Social Media Good for Democracy?

#153 - Is Social Media Good for Democracy?

A decade ago, Facebook and Twitter promised a digital revolution that would bolster democratic values and empower users around the world. Did that work out? In this episode, we take a look back at one...

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#126 - Should the U.S. Give Undocumented Immigrants a Path to Citizenship?

#126 - Should the U.S. Give Undocumented Immigrants a Path to Citizenship?

There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States today. In a divided and contentious political climate where immigration is a key issue for voters across the ideol...

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#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?

#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?

Presidential contender Andrew Yang wants to give every American a monthly check from the government, just to cover the basics. And he's not alone. Business leaders, particularly those in Silicon Valle...

17 Touko 201953min

#167 - Should Scientists Dim the Sun?

#167 - Should Scientists Dim the Sun?

Right now, climate engineers are working on new technologies that would reflect the sun’s rays away from earth. For some, it’s a bold new plan to combat climate change. For others, it's a dangerous at...

3 Touko 201953min

#166 - All Hail the Driverless Car?

#166 - All Hail the Driverless Car?

What if the next car you buy or taxi you hail drives itself? Join four leaders in autonomous vehicles for a timely debate on whether society should embrace driverless cars or approach these new, contr...

19 Huhti 201953min

#165 - Should the Republican Party Re-Nominate Trump?

#165 - Should the Republican Party Re-Nominate Trump?

Former Senator Jeff Flake and the New York Times’ Bret Stephens team up to argue the motion, “The Republican Party Should Not Re-Nominate Trump.” They face Kris Kobach, a former Trump advisor and form...

5 Huhti 201954min

IQ2 Interview: Should You Love Your Enemies?

IQ2 Interview: Should You Love Your Enemies?

In this special episode of Intelligence Squared U.S., John Donvan sits down with one of America's leading political thinkers to discuss a bold premise: loving your enemies. Arthur Brooks is a best-sel...

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#164 - Can Constitutional Free Speech Principles Save Social Media Companies From Themselves?

#164 - Can Constitutional Free Speech Principles Save Social Media Companies From Themselves?

With David French, Corynne McSherry, Nathaniel Persily, and Marietje Schaake How should the world's largest social media companies respond to a pernicious online climate, including hate speech and fal...

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